Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist supervisor and the Foundation Board of Directors with the Foundation’s annual grantmaking process. Under direction from the Supervisor, this assistance may include: Gathering information from potential nonprofit awardees; Organizing and preparing materials required for the Board review process; Recordkeeping during Board review meetings, and; Tracking the grant awards disbursement, as directed by the Supervisor.
- Work with the supervisor and the Foundation Engagement Committee leadership to set fundraising goals and maximize awareness and engagement with the Foundation’s grantmaking program.
- Document program data as well as share information through reports and presentations for social media, annual reports, internal sites, and external blog, assuring communications adhere to accessibility standards and person-first language.
- Offer general project management support through tracking of action items, preparation of materials, and coordination with various stakeholders.
- Support events, charitable sponsorships or gala fulfillment, and coordination of initiatives designed to increase employee morale and community support.
- Operate Foundation phone line and email, answer incoming telephone calls and emails, and perform other clerical duties proficiently and professionally.
- Serve as one of the administrators for the Maximus Foundation grant program database, Blackbaud, and manages the process for inputting and tracking all external requests for charitable donations in a timely and efficient manner.
- Manage Foundation promotion through events, corporate departments, website, e-blasts and newsletters, direct outreach/solicitation, and other outlets.
- Plan donor cultivation events to recognize accomplishments and contributions of Ambassadors, Board members, and employee donors.
Minimum Requirements- Bachelor's degree in related field.
- 3-5 years of relevant professional experience required.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Demonstrable ability to work collaboratively within a small team.
- Strong, professional written and oral communication skills.
- Familiarity and facility with common management tools such as Excel, PowerPoint, Smartsheet, HeyOrca, Canva, etc.
- Interest in the work and operations of nonprofit charitable organizations.
- 1-2 years of prior work experience in a nonprofit environment is a plus.
- Interest in supporting diversity and inclusion efforts a plus. - Knowledge of trust-based philanthropy and community-centered grantmaking principles a plus.
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